Sempra promotes Felsinger to president, COO

LisaSanders

DALLAS (CBS.MW) -- Sempra Energy
SRE, -0.57%
began to prep Donald Felsinger for his role as chief executive officer by naming him president, chief operating officer and director. Felsinger will take over for as CEO for Stephen Baum, who is scheduled to retire at the end of January 2006. Neal Schmale, chief financial officer of Sempra Energy, was elected to the board. Shares are up 9 cents at $33.98.

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